Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) provides a new opportunity for last-mile and rural connectivity. However, the nature of DSA and varying environmental conditions means that desired spectrum is not always available. To that end, we have deployed a testbed using both DSA-enabled TV White Space devices and fixed spectrum WiFi (5GHz) in parallel to support communication between and within townships. Using this testbed, we will develop new algorithms to support wireless mesh routing in DSA networks.
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Maliwatu, R., Zlobinsky, N., Densmore, M. et al. 2016. A road map for wireless mesh routing with DSA. Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC): Broadband Evolution - Unlocking “The Internet of Things”, 4-7 September 2016, George, Western Cape, South Africa
Maliwatu, R., Zlobinsky, N., Densmore, M., & Johnson, D. (2016). A road map for wireless mesh routing with DSA. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/9235
Maliwatu, R, Natasha Zlobinsky, M Densmore, and D Johnson. "A road map for wireless mesh routing with DSA." (2016): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/9235
Maliwatu R, Zlobinsky N, Densmore M, Johnson D, A road map for wireless mesh routing with DSA; 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/9235 .
Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (SATNAC): Broadband Evolution - Unlocking “The Internet of Things”, 4-7 September 2016, George, Western Cape, South Africa